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At Lactalis in the USA, were committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrivewhether youre just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family?owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, were proud to produce award?winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, Prsident specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstones cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggis, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core valuesAmbition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyones unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you dont meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Sanitation team members maintain sanitation needed for quality cheese production by performing necessary sanitation tasks in the packaging department following all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) policies. Candidates must be available to work over 40 hours per week (weekends are required).

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include

• Meet production efficiency budget levels while maintaining a high quality product
• Works independently in the proper disassembly, cleaning, assembly, and start?up process of the packaging machines
• Inspects equipment after cleaning and sanitizing
• Must clean and sanitize packaging equipment and packaging department physical environment
• Random verification chemical concentrations
• Monitor chemical usage and quality of work
• Accurately complete associated sanitation process paperwork while maintaining cleaning schedules
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Interact with associates to maintain efficient work?flow
• Maintain open line of communication with all line workers and supervisor
• Perform sanitation duties as assigned
• Report problems and/or concerns to the on?duty supervisor
• Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager
• Apply the safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed
• Apply the Good Manufacturing Practices Standard
• Perform other work duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Candidate must have the following attributes/skills: strong attention to detail and accuracy, personal qualities of tact and dependability, possess good manual dexterity, vision abilities (close, distance, color and ability to focus), able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally, be able to stand for entire shift, be able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching).

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education:

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED) is preferred

Experience:

• Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred
• Stable and dependable work history is required

Knowledge of:

• Basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages)

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work in a food industry or manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Manual dexterity
• Vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus)
• Push/pull/lift and carry at least 30 pounds continuously and 50 pounds occasionally
• Stand for entire shift
• Perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching)

Pay: $21.70/hr + $2.50/hr shift differential, wekend premium 20% more. Lactalis offers very competitive pay, benefits and paid time off. Hours: 10:00 PM to 6:15 AM.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.